dentsu
Associate, National Audio Investment
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Location:
New York
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Brand:
Carat
Salary Range:
$39,000 – $45,000 annually
The Associate supports the National Audio Investment team in the execution and stewardship of media campaigns across network terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day media buying operations, including campaign tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and coordination with internal teams and vendors. The role includes structured training and mentorship to build foundational audio investment skills.
Key Responsibilities Campaign Execution & Stewardship
Assist in the RFP process by gathering proposals, pricing, and availability details
Pull market and audience research using ACT1 to support campaign planning and evaluation
Maintain buysheets and internal documentation; input approved buys into MediaOcean and issue IOs
Verify campaign details against contracts, including rates, impressions, units, and flighting
Update buys to reflect schedule or inventory changes and ensure all revisions are accurately captured
Manage added‑value and make‑good trackers
Monitor campaign pacing and delivery (planned vs. actual) and flag discrepancies to senior team members
Compile post‑campaign summaries and reporting data
Reconcile invoices and resolve billing discrepancies with vendors
Vendor & Internal Communication
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with vendor partners
Serve as the main contact for vendors on scheduling, programming updates, and creative needs
Coordinate with Planning, Traffic, and Creative teams to ensure timely asset delivery and cross‑team alignment
Troubleshoot spot or delivery issues with vendors and elevate when needed
Support the Finance team on billing needs and timely invoice processing
Prepare internal and client‑facing materials, including delivery recaps, meeting notes, and presentations
Marketplace & Industry Knowledge
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of audio industry trends, partner offerings, and emerging technologies
Participate in vendor meetings, industry presentations, and training sessions to deepen audio marketplace expertise
Stay current on marketplace shifts (programming changes, vendor updates, new platforms) and apply insights to daily work
Gain exposure to brand briefs and campaign objectives to understand how planning informs execution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
0+ years of experience in media planning/buying, advertising or related internships
Strong analytical skills and proven ability to work with numbers, data and spreadsheets
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit
www.dentsubenefitsplus.com .
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.
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– dentsu
Location:
New York
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Brand:
Carat
Salary Range:
$39,000 – $45,000 annually
The Associate supports the National Audio Investment team in the execution and stewardship of media campaigns across network terrestrial radio, podcasting, and digital audio. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on exposure to day‑to‑day media buying operations, including campaign tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and coordination with internal teams and vendors. The role includes structured training and mentorship to build foundational audio investment skills.
Key Responsibilities Campaign Execution & Stewardship
Assist in the RFP process by gathering proposals, pricing, and availability details
Pull market and audience research using ACT1 to support campaign planning and evaluation
Maintain buysheets and internal documentation; input approved buys into MediaOcean and issue IOs
Verify campaign details against contracts, including rates, impressions, units, and flighting
Update buys to reflect schedule or inventory changes and ensure all revisions are accurately captured
Manage added‑value and make‑good trackers
Monitor campaign pacing and delivery (planned vs. actual) and flag discrepancies to senior team members
Compile post‑campaign summaries and reporting data
Reconcile invoices and resolve billing discrepancies with vendors
Vendor & Internal Communication
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with vendor partners
Serve as the main contact for vendors on scheduling, programming updates, and creative needs
Coordinate with Planning, Traffic, and Creative teams to ensure timely asset delivery and cross‑team alignment
Troubleshoot spot or delivery issues with vendors and elevate when needed
Support the Finance team on billing needs and timely invoice processing
Prepare internal and client‑facing materials, including delivery recaps, meeting notes, and presentations
Marketplace & Industry Knowledge
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of audio industry trends, partner offerings, and emerging technologies
Participate in vendor meetings, industry presentations, and training sessions to deepen audio marketplace expertise
Stay current on marketplace shifts (programming changes, vendor updates, new platforms) and apply insights to daily work
Gain exposure to brand briefs and campaign objectives to understand how planning informs execution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
0+ years of experience in media planning/buying, advertising or related internships
Strong analytical skills and proven ability to work with numbers, data and spreadsheets
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit
www.dentsubenefitsplus.com .
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.
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